Section 5, The Parliament Act, 2023

(1) The Commission shall meet at least once every quarterfor the dispatch of its business at such time and place as the Chairman may determine. (2) In the absence of both the Chairman and Deputy Chairman, the Members present shall elect one of their number to act as Chairman. (3) A majority of the members of the Commission may, by notice in writing signed by them, request the Chairman to summon a special meeting of the Commission for such purposes as shall be stated in the notice. (4) The Chairman or in his absence the Deputy Chairman shall summon a special meeting within 5 days of receipt of the notice referred to in subsection (3). (5) The Quorum at any meeting of the Commission shall be 7. Meetings of i. refuses or fails to provide information requested by an authorised officer of the Budget Office; ii. provides the Budget office with information which that person or institution knows to be false; or iii. wilfully suppresses information relevant to the work of the Budget Office; Commits an offence and shall be liable to Contempt of Parliament as provided for in section 95 of the Constitution of Sierra Leone Act No. 6 of 1991. (3) An authorised officer of the Budget Office shall, on the request of a person or institution from whom information is requested, produce the required authorisation. 43. There shall be established the Centre for Strategy and Parlimentary Studies by the Parliamentary Service Commission in Section 30 of this Act with the following functionsi. lead strategic planning advisory services and guidance in Parliament; ii. serve as the primary service provider for the provision of certified professional training courses and programmes on legislation, respresentation, and the oversight roles of iii. preserve Parliamentary procedure and practice for training purpose. the Centre for Studies. (6) Any question which arises to be determined by the Commission at any of its meetings shall be decided by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting and in case of equality of votes, the Chairman or person presiding shall have a casting vote. (7) The Commission may co-opt a person to attend and participate in its deliberations on any matter but such person shall not vote on any issue for decision by the Commission. (8) Subject to this Act, the Commission shall regulate the procedures at its meetings.